Marion Rust (1879-1958)
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N 36° 45.940 W 089° 06.656
16S E 311590 N 4070955
A historical marker about Marion Rust.
Waymark Code: WM5576
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/13/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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Red Cross agent Marion Rust came to Columbus after its destruction in 1927 by Mississippi floods. Noting river bank cave~ins, Rust directed relocation of town. Exploring area, he found remains of Confederate garrison and envisioned Civil War memorial park. With the CCC camp labor, he partially restored fort area, 1934~37, providing major step in development of present state park.
Marker Name: Marion Rust (1879-1958)

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Person

Marker Number (for official markers): 1775

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Transportation
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